Tavoris Cloud vs. Bernard Hopkins - Saturday night chat/fight thread

[IamInuit]

I think if Hop has anything left this could look like the Pavlik fight. If there is one guy Hop can still beat in the division its Cloud. You don't get much more one dimensional then he is.

You will eat many Crow with this prediction grasshopper..

I prefaced that prediction my friend

For all those bringing up sad Chad,its not hard to look worse then you are against him. If I was a betting man I'd throw a few quid on the old technician. Cloud is a one dimensional plodder that cant move above the waist let alone get his dome out of the way of a counter. I have no dog in the fight but will cheer for the old underdog.

Hop used to be one of my favorite fighters, in his younger days, "X" was one of the best body punchers i've ever seen, you see flashes of this when he knocked out DeLaHoya with one. These days, Hop is just a shell of his former self, much like Roy Jones, who can't say no to another nice payday, that's why both these pugs are still fighting = money, it sure as fuck ain't because they love boxing.

Yes, Bernard we like you, we really, really like you, you're a legend, now get the fuck out of our faces and retire.

I used to dislike the guy pre Tito and then hated him post Tito lol. But as time wore on I gained more and more respect for the guy although I'm not really a fan. No vested interest and him losing effects me very little. In many ways he's this eras version of Archie Moore. I dont agree that Hopkins needs money. In my opinion he is a throw back. I think he still has the fire.

[Tam Seddon]

[Mars_ax]

I think if Hop has anything left this could look like the Pavlik fight. If there is one guy Hop can still beat in the division its Cloud. You don't get much more one dimensional then he is.

You will eat many Crow with this prediction grasshopper..

I prefaced that prediction my friend

For all those bringing up sad Chad,its not hard to look worse then you are against him. If I was a betting man I'd throw a few quid on the old technician. Cloud is a one dimensional plodder that cant move above the waist let alone get his dome out of the way of a counter. I have no dog in the fight but will cheer for the old underdog.

Hop used to be one of my favorite fighters, in his younger days, "X" was one of the best body punchers i've ever seen, you see flashes of this when he knocked out DeLaHoya with one. These days, Hop is just a shell of his former self, much like Roy Jones, who can't say no to another nice payday, that's why both these pugs are still fighting = money, it sure as fuck ain't because they love boxing.

Yes, Bernard we like you, we really, really like you, you're a legend, now get the fuck out of our faces and retire.

I used to dislike the guy pre Tito and then hated him post Tito lol. But as time wore on I gained more and more respect for the guy although I'm not really a fan. No vested interest and him losing effects me very little. In many ways he's this eras version of Archie Moore. I dont agree that Hopkins needs money. In my opinion he is a throw back. I think he still has the fire.

I didn't say that Hop or RJJ needed money, it's more like a money addiction they can't walk away from. As for Archie, I can't remember how old he was when he finally retired, 50 maybe? Good analogy, tell you what Moore was quite a character, always talking about that "sweet science".

[hardcore_crash]

I think if Hop has anything left this could look like the Pavlik fight. If there is one guy Hop can still beat in the division its Cloud. You don't get much more one dimensional then he is.

You will eat many Crow with this prediction grasshopper..

I prefaced that prediction my friend

For all those bringing up sad Chad,its not hard to look worse then you are against him. If I was a betting man I'd throw a few quid on the old technician. Cloud is a one dimensional plodder that cant move above the waist let alone get his dome out of the way of a counter. I have no dog in the fight but will cheer for the old underdog.

Hop used to be one of my favorite fighters, in his younger days, "X" was one of the best body punchers i've ever seen, you see flashes of this when he knocked out DeLaHoya with one. These days, Hop is just a shell of his former self, much like Roy Jones, who can't say no to another nice payday, that's why both these pugs are still fighting = money, it sure as fuck ain't because they love boxing.

Yes, Bernard we like you, we really, really like you, you're a legend, now get the fuck out of our faces and retire.

I used to dislike the guy pre Tito and then hated him post Tito lol. But as time wore on I gained more and more respect for the guy although I'm not really a fan. No vested interest and him losing effects me very little. In many ways he's this eras version of Archie Moore. I dont agree that Hopkins needs money. In my opinion he is a throw back. I think he still has the fire.

I didn't say that Hop or RJJ needed money, it's more like a money addiction they can't walk away from.

Greed.
One of seven Deadly Sins..

[Tam Seddon]

Cloud on Hopkins: There is a heightened sense of urgency - Boxing News

[Spicoli]

Cloud on Hopkins: There is a heightened sense of urgency - Boxing News

Doesnt sound overly convinced in that to me. To not even acknowledge mistakes or things learned in Campillo fight is telling.

[El Kabong]

Cloud on Hopkins: There is a heightened sense of urgency - Boxing News

Doesnt sound overly convinced in that to me. To not even acknowledge mistakes or things learned in Campillo fight is telling.

He wasn't asked about Campillo though

[Tam Seddon]

Bernard Hopkins on Cloud: I Know I'm The Better Fighter - Boxing News

[Spicoli]

Cloud on Hopkins: There is a heightened sense of urgency - Boxing News

Doesnt sound overly convinced in that to me. To not even acknowledge mistakes or things learned in Campillo fight is telling.

He wasn't asked about Campillo though

I'd say 'access your recent performances' was an open door. I mean it was a literal 'victory' after all?

I'm just sayin it would give me more thought he would win if he'd address what he learned from a somewhat similiar style...aside from 'I would like to win by breaking my opponents jaws and ribs'. Was waiting for a Conan on the Throne speech next